Code of Alabama
Article 8 - Succession in Government.
Section 11-44E-141 - Continuance of Present Officers; Exercise of Powers of Abolished Agency by Agency Designated by Commission.

All persons holding administrative office at the time the mayor/commission/city manager form of government is adopted shall continue in office and in the performance of their duties until provision shall have been made in accordance therewith for the performance of such duties or the discontinuance of such office. The powers conferred and the duties imposed upon any office, department or agency of the city by the laws of the state shall, if such office, department or agency be abolished by this chapter or under its authority, be thereafter exercised and discharged by the office, department, or agency designated by the commission unless otherwise provided herein.

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